Pádraig Rice: “The evidence shows us that 00 alcohol products make up 1% of the total alcohol market, yet they're spending 25% of their…”

A right to statutory home care is core to the Sláintecare plan.

It is the only form of healthcare with a state-imposed delay. It is a paternalistic restriction, and we have a history of having paternalistic attitudes in our healthcare service, and it needs to be undone.

Why is that, minister? Because they know this will sell more of the main alcohol product.

It's really clear to the dogs in the street that the alcohol industry is exploiting the law and that there's a clear loophole in the law.